The momentum behind social enterprise continues to build, creating new opportunities for businesses that prioritize social impact, sustainability, and ethical procurement. As we step into a new era of responsible business practices, organisations like TechForGood are leading the charge—proving that technology can be a force for both commercial success and meaningful change.
A Strong Future for Social Enterprise
The Australian social enterprise sector has seen a significant shift in recognition and support. As more businesses, governments, and procurement teams embed social impact into their purchasing decisions, the demand for ethical suppliers is growing.
Several key drivers are shaping this shift:
- Stronger Social Procurement Policies – Governments and corporations are increasingly integrating social procurement targets into their business strategies. This means companies like TechForGood—a B Corp and Social Enterprise Certified technology supplier—are uniquely positioned to support businesses in meeting their social procurement goals.
- The Rise of Impact-Driven Business Models – Consumers, employees, and purpose alongside profit. Social enterprises are now at the forefront of measurable social and environmental impact.
- A Growing Social Enterprise Movement – Across Australia, more businesses are gaining Social Traders certification, ensuring that procurement dollars contribute to positive social outcomes. TechForGood, with its Catalysing Connections program—which directs 2% of every sale towards social benefit initiatives—exemplifies this commitment.
TechForGood: Putting Social Procurement into Action
At TechForGood, we recognise that technology procurement is a powerful lever for change. Every business need technology—so why not ensure that your IT purchases generate social impact alongside commercial value?
We provide:
✔ B Corp Certified IT solutions – Ensuring ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible technology sourcing.
✔ Social Enterprise Certified procurement options – Helping businesses meet their ESG goals and social procurement commitments with tangible impact.
✔ A net-positive technology supply chain – Committed to environmental responsibility and reducing our carbon footprint.
For businesses looking to integrate social impact into their operations, TechForGood provides a practical and scalable way to do so—without additional cost or complexity.
A Turning Point for Procurement and Technology
The next year will be a defining one for social enterprise, with several exciting developments shaping the sector:
1️⃣ Increased Private Sector Engagement – More corporations are recognising the competitive advantage of B-Commerce (social benefit-driven online procurement). TechForGood is actively working with Social Traders and B Corps to integrate sustainable IT procurement into mainstream business operations.
2️⃣ A Shift in Business Priorities – Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance is no longer optional. Organisations must demonstrate real impact—and IT procurement is a strategic way to achieve this.
3️⃣ Growing Consumer Expectations – Customers and employees want businesses to be accountable for their impact. Companies that fail to align with ethical and social values risk losing trust.
Why Businesses Should Take Action Now
For organisations looking to future-proof their procurement strategies, now is the time to act. Partnering with certified social enterprises like TechForGood ensures that business-critical IT investments also contribute to positive social change.